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#68: What do you get when a former teacher builds a national women’s community, plans a conference for hundreds, and somehow still manages school pickup? You get Amanda Smith. In this episode, I sit down with the founder of Dallas Girl Gang to talk about what it really looks like to grow a brand, rally a community, […]

#67: I took a little break (not from podcasting, just from pretending I have my life together) to enjoy spring break with my kids, and now I’m back with thoughts. I’ve officially entered my last 6 months of my 20s, and naturally, I’m deep in reflection mode. In this solo episode, I’m taking a look back at the last […]

#66: Losing a parent is life-altering. Losing both parents while building a business and raising a family? That’s next-level. Kate Lenihan knows exactly what it’s like to navigate grief, entrepreneurship, and motherhood all at once—and she’s here to talk about the hard stuff. From the lessons loss has taught her to the realities of delegation and scaling […]

#65: I’ve been on a kick lately (literally)—because somehow, I signed myself up for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And let me tell you, nothing humbles you faster than getting choked out by a 13-year-old. In this solo episode, I’m diving into:→ Why I decided to start rolling around on gym mats with strangers and how it’s shifting my mindset […]

#64: What if your wedding content was delivered before your hangover even hit? That’s exactly what Emily Cline does—capturing real, behind-the-scenes moments of luxury weddings and delivering them in 24 hours (all with just her iPhone, no DSLR in sight). Traditional wedding videographers? Sweating. Emily is a globally renowned luxury wedding and event content creator, working with high-end couples and […]

#63: If you’ve ever had to introduce yourself at a networking event and suddenly forgot everything you’ve ever done in your life, same. Networking is weird, small talk is painful, and yet… building real connections is kind of essential. But this episode isn’t just about networking—it’s about owning your story, taking big risks, and embracing the wild […]

#62: What do you get when you mix a corporate layoff, pregnancy hormones, and a dream of Italian citizenship? Nikki Maffey’s life. In this episode, Nikki drops some major news (spoiler: she’s pregnant!) and gives us a peek into her journey from working toxic corporate jobs to owning her own business. We’re talking about the terrifying reality […]

#61: Remember when I said I failed Dry January in 48 hours? Well, plot twist—I’m now 13 days alcohol-free and feeling weird about admitting that on the internet. But you know what’s even weirder? Having Jessica Hawks back on the pod to talk about everything from sobriety to getting catfished. Jess is back since her […]

#60: So here’s the deal—I took a 17-day hiatus thinking it would be no big deal, but plot twist: it changed everything. In this episode, I’m getting real about shiny distractions (hi, Pilates studio co-ownership), saying no to things that aren’t aligned, and why your business shouldn’t fall apart just because you step away. Spoiler: if […]

#52: I’m back for my first solo episode as a freaking FIANCÉ!!!! So of course, I’m sharing exactly how it went down. From getting pregnant just two months into dating to an unusual first date location and navigating tough seasons in our relationship, this episode dives into my very private love life. Hear how a […]